Ectodermal Dysplasia

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Is a:

Congenital Abnormality
Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

A group of hereditary disorders involving tissues and structures derived from the embryonic ectoderm. They are characterized by the presence of abnormalities at birth and involvement of both the epidermis and skin appendages. They are generally nonprogressive and diffuse. Various forms exist, including anhidrotic and hidrotic dysplasias, focal dermal hypoplasia, and aplasia cutis congenita.

Synonyms:

Anhidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia
Anhidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasias
Anhydrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia
Anhydrotic Ectodermal Dysplasias
Aplasia Cutis Congenita
Clouston Syndrome
Clouston's Syndrome
Cloustons Syndrome
Congenital Ectodermal Defect
Congenital Ectodermal Defects
Defect, Congenital Ectodermal
Defects, Congenital Ectodermal
Dysplasia, Anhidrotic Ectodermal
Dysplasia, Anhydrotic Ectodermal
Dysplasia, Ectodermal
Dysplasia, Hidrotic Ectodermal
Dysplasia, Hydrotic Ectodermal
Dysplasias, Anhidrotic Ectodermal
Dysplasias, Anhydrotic Ectodermal
Dysplasias, Ectodermal
Dysplasias, Hidrotic Ectodermal
Dysplasias, Hydrotic Ectodermal
Ectodermal Defect, Congenital
Ectodermal Defects, Congenital
Ectodermal Dysplasia, Anhidrotic
Ectodermal Dysplasia, Anhydrotic
Ectodermal Dysplasia, Hidrotic
Ectodermal Dysplasia, Hydrotic
Ectodermal Dysplasias
Ectodermal Dysplasias, Anhidrotic
Ectodermal Dysplasias, Anhydrotic
Ectodermal Dysplasias, Hidrotic
Ectodermal Dysplasias, Hydrotic
Hidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia
Hidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasias
Hydrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia
Hydrotic Ectodermal Dysplasias
Syndrome, Clouston's

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